We've probably got about as much chance of prising open the United States dairy market as selling apples to Australia. And for the same reason -- brute force politics.

Wellington, April 14 NZPA - New Zealand's relationship with the United States maintained a solid foundation even during difficult times, Prime Minister John Key says.

Wellington, April 13 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key has won praise for pushing New Zealand's trade interests in Washington, with Federated Farmers saying today it was presenting the same arguments to a group of US senators concerned about opening up dairy markets.

Wellington, April 13 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key caught up with President Barack Obama in Washington today following other high-level meetings with members of the US administration.

By Maggie Tait of NZPA Wellington, April 13 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key used his lengthy meeting with United States Vice-President Joe Biden today to push for progress on free trade.

Wellington, April 12 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key was tonight preparing to present New Zealand's case for a free trade agreement at meetings with United States Vice-President Joe Biden and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on the eve of a 47-nation nuclear security summit in Washington.

Wellington, April 12 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key's chance to meet American Vice-President Joe Biden at the White House tonight is a "pretty special opportunity" which he will use to push New Zealand's trade interests, Acting Prime Minister Bill English says.

Wellington, April 12 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key is to make an unscheduled visit to the White House while in Washington attending a nuclear security summit.

Wellington, May 25 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key has added his voice to condemnation over the United States' decision to reintroduce export subsidies on dairy products.

Wellington, May 24 NZPA - The United States' decision to reintroduce export subsidies on dairy products has disappointed New Zealand farmers and politicians. The US move followed the European Union's reintroduction of export subsidies in January.